Festival opens door on the West Coast

Unique cultural experiences will be centre stage on the West Coast for this year’s Unconformity Festival.
Minister for Tourism, Hospitality and Events, Jane Howlett, said the festival has played a key role in the reinvention and revival of Tasmania’s West Coast.
“With the support of the Tasmanian Government, the Unconformity has evolved into a world-class event and helped build the region’s reputation for cultural and arts tourist experiences,” Minister Howlett said.
“The place-based characteristics of the West Coast shape the experimental art, music and performances, with many of the experiences carved into the unique landscape.
“Events like these are an important driver of visitation to our State and have flow-on benefits to neighbouring towns and businesses during the surge in visitors.
“The Tasmanian Government is delivering for Tasmania as a major supporter of the Unconformity and we look forward to seeing Queenstown at full capacity during the festival.”
The Unconformity has been supported through the Tasmanian Festival and Event Support Fund to help expand festival content, production and marketing of the 2025 festival.
The funding will also enable the development of a new partnership with the West Coast Wilderness Railway in 2026.
The Unconformity runs from 16 -19 October. More information and tickets can be found at 2025.the unconformity.com.au.